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Learn to Applique book

I am a fan of applique quilts. Boundaries of shapes are pushed when you can applique, creating endless design possibilities. And I am totally in awe of what some people can create with applique techniques. I have to admit, I am definitely still learning when it comes to applique!

I have been gradually working on my applique orange peel quilt. I make a few more “peel” blocks before we go on a road trip or a time when I need a good hand work project. I’m excited to see my stack of blocks growing. I think I’ve tried at least 4 different methods of applique on this project and finally found the one that works best for me.

Jenifer walks through everything, starting with the basics such as supplies and what kinds of fabrics to use and she does it with so much helpful detail. It makes this book an amazing resource. I have already learned so much just from reading it. She even gives helpful tips to know how to work with different shapes, whether they’re curved, sharp points, or have deep grooves.

Also included are alternative methods of sewing the shapes to the background, layering, quilting and alternative binding techniques.

And finally there are 11 modern project designs for you to practice the different techniques. If you are looking for a great “workbook” to learn some new techniques for modern, machine-applique projects I can recommend this as a great one. And Jenifer has generously offered to give a book to one of you readers. If you are interested, leave a comment on this post. Giveaway open until Saturday, Feb 15 at midnight MST. GIVEAWAY CLOSED

Well, since one of my sewing goals in 2014 is to learn how to applique, I not only would like this book…I think I need it! Thanks for the chance to win!<br /><br />caribousmom (at) gmail (dot) com<br />http://www.caribousmom.com

Amy I ADORE your applique blocks! Wow it&#39;s liek you got right inside my head, these are just my cup of tea it was only this morning that I thought I must try some applique, I&#39;ve been wanting to do a little project since before xma – but other projects have got in there first 😉 xo

You&#39;re applique&#39; blocks are lovely. I&#39;ve been learning hand applique and have done some machine applique&#39; but I definitely need better learning skills as I&#39;m not very good. Thanks for the chance to win a copy of this book.

the book looks wonderful – I&#39;m a hand person – needle turn applique and have no interest in machine work so I want to remind people than anything you can machine applique you can do by hand also – just add the seam allowance before you cut!

For the last few days I have been working on applique and embroidery both, with a couple of books I got from the library but the applique one wasn&#39;t quite what I was expecting or needing. It has fun projects though, so I am doing a few of them. This book you are reviewing looks like it might be fun to try. <br />Crossing my fingers!

Applique is something I really don&#39;t know how to do, so this book would introduce me to a whole new world of quilting. One of the reasons I haven&#39;t done applique in the past is because the traditional applique patterns don&#39;t appeal to me, but these modern patterns look great! Thanks for the chance to win.

I am just starting to learn to applique. I have tried a couple of times and am not completly happy with the results, so this would be a great book to get. Thanks for the chance. <br />dragonfly9716 at yahoo dot com

What a great resource. I am still learning when it comes to applique and I have tried a few different methods but still find that there is much to learn. I might just have to buy this book. Thanks for the chance to win.

I am a little bit scared of Appliqué but I am willing to have a go with a good tutor guiding me through. Sounds like the book might be just the tutor I need. Thanks for the very helpful review, and the chance of a giveaway.

I love your orange peel blocks. I love quilting and travel a lot for work. So I have been trying EPP when I travel. However they are so small I feel like it is taking way to long to see the end result. I would love to try appliqué blocks. I think I must read this book for sure. It appears to me that I would at least think it was going faster if the blocks are larger. Right? chamberlinbecky(at

I would love to learn more about applique. Being new to the world of quilting, I&#39;m still honing my basic piecing skills. I&#39;m sure this book would have some great techniques to learn about the applique side of the quilting world! Thanks for the chance at the giveaway!

I need all help I can get when it comes to applique. The methods that I&#39;ve used so far don&#39;t make me love it, so maybe if I have this book I can find one that makes it wonderful for me! Thank you for the chance to win.

Sounds like a fantastic book! I have made a few applique projects including a queen-size 12-block teddy bear family album quilt. Would love to try some modern applique and the book looks wonderful! Thanks for the opportunity to win.

I love your orange piece quilt. Looking forward to seeing the finished quilt. <br />What a great book. I just finished an appliqué piece using basic blanket stitch. I was happy with the result as I hadn&#39;t done any appliqué work for 3 years. I just wished I used other techniques. How excited would I be to see this book arrive in the post?! Thanks for the chance to win.

I&#39;m falling in love with those 4-spoke &quot;things&quot; on the front cover of this book. I have to smile when I look at the mid-century modern light fixture. I have the proper table for it to hang over. Still have a soft spot for the mid-century modern, half a century later.

I have learned the circle so far.. and my technique is not that good, but the pictures you have shown here are truly inspirational! It makes me want to try more and more. I have no drawing ability, and would love to learn more about where to find picture ideas etc..that seems to be my stopping point. How very exciting!!

I have been laboriously hand appliqueing everything because I never liked the way machine applique looked. The gorgeous pictures from this book give me hope that there may, indeed, be an easier way:)<br />

I just requested this book at our library so that I could take a look and see if it is one I want to buy. I have not done much applique but want to get better at it. This looks like a great book to learn from.

I learned to applique in the olden days and just didn&#39;t feel that inspired, but using it for more modern designs looks delightful. I&#39;d love to learn new techniques from this book. Thanks for doing this give away!

I started quilting almost a year ago and have finished a couple of appliqued wall hangings. I love the freedom that applique gives in designing a project that is uniquely your own. Thanks for the chance to win this inspiring and helpful book!

This book looks wonderful and is here right at the right time for me. I have a quilt that I&#39;m now stuck at because of the applique. I&#39;m so afraid I&#39;m going to mess it up. Thanks for the opportunity to win

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